NewsU20 Women's World Cup: Olivia Smith and Canada advance into knockout stages

Published 7th September 2024

By Joe Urquhart

Olivia Smith and Canada advanced into the knockout stages of the U20 Women’s World Cup despite defeat by Brazil in the early hours of Saturday.

The Liverpool FC Women attacker featured for her nation before being substituted in minute 72 during the 2-0 loss in Group B of the tournament.

Although beaten on the night, Canada earned passage through into the next stage of the competition in Colombia as a best third-placed team behind Brazil and France.

Canada must now wait to find out who they will face in the Round of 16 as they bid to progress into the latter stages.

Published 7th September 2024

By Joe Urquhart

NewsU20 Women's World Cup: Olivia Smith and Canada advance into knockout stages

Match reportLFC Women beaten in Merseyside derby by Everton at Goodison Park

Team newsConfirmed LFC Women line-up v Everton

VideoIbou Konate describes LFC teammates: 'We can hear Virgil everywhere'

Reaction'I just go for the win and try to do my best' - Ben Doak on shining for Scotland

Media watchLiverpool target Rayan Cherki faces 'uncertain' future at Lyon